Sentencing Statements

In cases where there is public interest or where the sentence may be complicated or controversial, the judge may decide to make the sentencing statement more widely available. You can read the judge’s full statement here once sentence has been passed.

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At the High Court in Glasgow today, 11 May 2018, Lady Scott imposed an extended sentence of 13 years on Callum Sneddon after the accused pled guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. The custodial period will be 10 years, which will be followed by an extension period of three years on licence.

At the High Court in Glasgow today, 11 May 2018, Lord Matthews imposed an extended sentence of 11 years on James Elder after the accused was found guilty of rape. The custodial period will be nine years, which will be followed by an extension period of two years on licence.

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, 11 May 2018, Lord Boyd of Duncansby sentenced David Jack to seven years' imprisonment after the accused was found guilty of historical child sex offences, including rape, attempted rape and lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour.

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, 10 May 2018, Lord Uist sentenced Gordon Cowan to five-and-a-half years’ imprisonment after the accused was found guilty of rape. On sentencing, Lord Uist made the following statement in court: